Building Safe Fencing for Horses - Part 1

[@andrewplatt7795]

I don't know turds about fences or horses or why horses need special fencing or none of that. I don't know smoke about cigars. I've been married to a lovely bride for 22 years now and can barely spell married. But I do know this.... you sir have more than a wrangler school growing here. Thank you for sharing wisdom

[@mementomori6830]

Nope! Dewayne your right! Anybody making negative comments need to move along, and be ignored. You're teaching the ones who don't know, and just don't get it! Yes you do say and teach a lot of things I already know, but you've also taught me new things, and things I may have forgotten over time! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS!

[@chalkrockranch]

Thanks for sharing. My grandpa told me "keep your fences straight and tight. A man's fence is a reflection of his work ethic and how he lives his life." Every time I drive past my place and see the fences I've put in, I think about him and like to think he's proud I carry his last name.

[@samfletcher1617]

I spent a summer in high school tearing down fences and building new ones on a 20,000 acre ranch at the foot of the Rocky mountains. Some of the hardest work I've ever done in some of the prettiest country I've ever seen. This video brought back a lot of memories. 🤠

[@SammyFender]

At 66 I know one thing for sure: The more I learn, the less I know! I also know that I sure do enjoy your videos

[@donmcintosh4009]

Not a fence comment. I like your truck shown on the video. You can work those old Ford trucks and they'll just keep going. Mine is a 1996 single cab lwb with manual transmission.

[@ethanhilton915]

As a 23 year profesonal educator I can tell you one thing with 100% certainty...I DON'T know everything. Hell, I don't even know alot. But I do know enough to know that, a) I don't know everything, and b) I won't know ANYTHING until I ask. So I ask alot of questions. Of everyone, everyday. And the number one reason I come to this channel and am working my butt off to attend your school in the Fall, is to learn. So thank you as always for your time and work. It is greatly appreciated.

[@Chechenblack]

Well built fences say so much. You are on point again Governor. Looking forward to this series.

[@lauraalbertson7821]

YOU and Momma amaze Me ! So very very inspiring . Our Ranch owners started out over forty years ago, with just bare land . Jay did all the fencing on their 11 acres . They planted Beautiful cotton wood trees and ivy and oaks and red wood trees 🌲 His fencing is the same kind that you use. Now in their 80’s , both of them are still at it ! And successfully fixing fencing , broken pipes , now the trees are older and some have fallen that need to be taken out of the way . Riding these tractor type things they called “ Mules “ 😁 You and people like Jay and Charlotte, are making Dreams come true . Your labor is not in vain ! Keep going we are cheering you on ! And praying for you 😇 Laura 💜 Bear

[@howiej2121]

Shout out to Mama for having you give out a nugget, " you don't know if you don't know" For all of my don't knows, I have learned to at least laugh out myself for at times being a bonehead. thanks for the videos you and Mama are a blessing.

[@bluejay9940]

as a city girl I’ve always noticed fences for some reason and a well tended fence just gives me a good feeling , and I figure the livestock are well taken care of too. Your fence there looks like a lot of hard work ahead of you but it sure will be worth it, I look forward to seeing it completed! I’m learning a lot and can’t wait to see the development of your school and all the work that goes into making it run smoothly . Thanks for the videos !

[@thecapone45]

Loved the bit about judging a farm based on the fence. I subconsciously did the same when I drove down roads near me with some nice and some lacking fences.

[@juliosanchez6203]

I Learn a lot watching you fencing , thanks and god bless you and the family 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🐴

[@michealsmith28]

This is my first time accidentally watching this channel you are the coolest, dude.

[@robertdodson312]

Started watching your site to fill in the missing spots of my horse education (and there are many! Lol!). But have learned more life lessons watching you then I would ever have imagined! Wish I could have been following you for the last 40 years or so! Thank you!

[@GeorgeTee-zw4ii]

thank you! I don't know fences and appreciate your input! got wrangled into helping out my gf at her horse sanctuary - way over my head -fencing is crucial - that much i know

[@jlgriess1986]

Great ending Dewayne! Great tips! I enjoyed the fact that you and "Momma" can work together as a team.

[@joutdoorsmen23]

Dwayne, I was raised on small farm, with two cow, that we milked and we made our own butter, and cottage cheese, and we get two in fall and we butcher them and and can and smoke and cure the hams and bacon and we had garden, so we ate from most everything from the farm, I have helped break house and mules to work because one of grandpa’s used them one his farm, I don’t know how to ride horse or ranch, I’m a welder by trade and I can run tractor’s and some other equipment I learned a lot from over the years and when I was a kid my Grandpa told me you learn something new everyday and I’ve taken that to heart and I do that I really appreciate watching you and learning from you so please keep up the videos and thank you for keeping it real.

[@basjenniskens8728]

I personaly find it easier to role up wire from the top. If you make a good loop en go from left to right every half turn, you get a good tight role of wire. And never leave dropped stapels. They can be nasty things. Love all your contend en wish you the best of luck with Dry Creek Wrengler School.

[@bobhammervold8369]

You're right and I like to take a good-sized magnet on a 1/4" rope with me to gather any dropped staples, 1 at a time, not leaving them before finding them.

[@artemisiagentileschi2400]

good tip, I remember pulling nails out of my horse's soles that they stepped on. Ouch!

[@bhensel100]

Your comment about people coming on and making comments is Right On. Today, everyone is an expert. They may not have the knowledge but they have opinions about everything and act like they know it all. Good video Dwain and good luck with your school. Always enjoy watching your videos

[@Kenkerr100]

I'm in my 7th decade, have chased the North end of a southbound cow, and the South end of a milker. I hear what you're saying about the comments and so does anyone that matters, so don't let'em get under yer hide, just ignore'em.

[@treadmarsh1094]

Your timing to rewire your pasture is pretty good for me. My wife and I bought 6 acres with a house on it North of you a few miles and we have about 2.5 acres the previous owner fenced with barbed wire. We will be pulling the wire to do the same thing for our horses in a few months and I realize it's not an overly difficult task to complete, but I'll appreciate watching you complete yours before I start. Great content, thank you sir

[@carolynharmon7074]

I definitely know I don't know. I enjoy learning even though I'll never be involved in anything like this because I'm too old now, but I enjoy watching!

[@nelsonorona3097]

Yes there are as there always have been critics of those who try to make the world a better place, but the credit belongs to the man in the arena. God bless.

[@lonielougheed3744]

I liked the philosophy as much as the fence rebuilding and I liked it a lot, and the cigar industry should oughta be payin' you a stipend because every time you light one up you plant the urge!

[@LitlD]

Like your attitude and thoughts on things. It's refreshing to find a few like minded souls in this day and age. My life experiences are radically different from yours, Dewayne, but I'd sure like to sit by the fire some night and jawbone a while. For the record, there are lots of thing I know I don't know.

[@jameswynn1310]

Thoroughly enjoy all your videos!

[@tangofivefivesix]

I've been following your channel for a little while now and I just wanted to say thank you for everything you've put up so far, I've learned a lot just from watching your videos. This one in particular caught my attention because I've been thinking of doing something with horses as a career, and this certainly was a useful video for that, and I can't wait to see more!

[@Marine-wj4jv]

You are correct about fences. We raised black angus and father was very strict about the appearance and strength of the fence. I live in TX now and judge the ranch by the fence. We have lots of steel pole fences in the area.

[@tmcadrizzle]

Thanks Duane im preparing to work the packing wrangling life and this is a great skill I want to bring to the farm

[@denisesims5832]

Yur nugget izz Da Bestess! I deal w so many horse people like you talked about. Their brain gets blown when they realize maybe they “didn’t know everything”. my nugget back atya. This iz thee only thing i Know. “Iz you never do know”. for realz. ❤️

[@tommywood4955]

Thanks for the information I am going to be rebuilding a fence for a couple pastors for some cows .

[@finngamesknudson1457]

There are many things I don’t know that I don’t know. Because I know there is infinite knowledge and infinite wisdom out there, I listen to and respect pretty much anyone. How else does one even learn there is a topic out there that one does not know about? Getting old, but I retain my curiosity.

[@HarleyRiderMC]

Good counsel, Dewayne. Here’s my take on it, egotism is the foundation of ignorance. To be humble is to be teachable.

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Very well said Dwayne- my father always told me the same thing in a round about way- there will always be someone out there bigger- faster and smarter so don't think that you're the best- was very sound advice

[@abderrahimnaciri544]

Yee haw,howdy sir ? l'm livestock technician from MOROCCO North AFRICA, l'm fixin to imitate your deep voice 😁 n' southern accent.like ya fella all yall.

[@bobbybehrleii7385]

Congratulations on you're new adventure! My wife and I plan on attending your school after we get some things sorted out with our BLM mustangs.

[@geneenchase3553]

You saved the best for last. You nailed it!. Seeing you guys working together getting your property fenced and such. It's hard work but rewarding. I will appreciate any advise when it comes to fencing. Let me tell ya what I know about fencing. . . . It will surely show you what you don't know. And will being out all your true colors! Lol.

[@jpytvid]

Keep up the good work Sir. Love the education, insight, advise.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Make sure the twisted wire will be on the inside of the posts. If you are using any T-posts, put a cap on the top of each one.

[@artemisiagentileschi2400]

thank you for mentioning this safety tip

[@sharongruener6078]

Nice property and nice to have a creek. Blessings.

[@slo8432]

I love to watch your videos! You are so calm and nice person! You have a new subscriber. Greetings from Slovenia

[@bunnygaffney2765]

Kudos to momma.. I love you u both .keep on keeping on.

[@pmelchman]

Brick House Maduro or Connecticut are a regular in my Humidor. Great video, and a interesting topic.

[@danielgreen8297]

I saw you at The restaurant near your place yesterday. It is cool to meet you after watching your videos for a while. If you need anything let me know I right down the road from you. If I ever have time I am coming to your school. God bless!

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Daniel, can you give me a call on the DCWS phone when you get the chance? 931-446-2296

[@jeannehenslick9465]

🤣🤣 Glad you waited after lunch so you didn't get cramps and drown. (That cracked me up. Just might have to use that one!)

[@Lee-qp6gf]

LOL, your sayings hit the nail on the head.

[@leealexander3507]

I knew everything when I was around twelve years old. Many decades later I know next to nothing. Sure would be nice to know half as much as I did when I was a kid with a big chip on my shoulder. I guess I don't need that chip anymore although I definitely needed it back then.

[@kellywalker8407]

I don't care what fencing you use, a horse will figure out how to get hurt. I've had horse's that needed stitches just from the clips on a smooth wire fence. Don't get me started on running horse's on a cattle ranch with barbwire. My recommendation is to have a vet who is so good with a needle and thread, they could have been a seamstress. I'm exaggerating but not very much. PS. I once cut a stud horse out of a pipe fence with a cutting torch. That idiot was plumb hung up. He held really still considering there was sparks flying everywhere......lol Good advice as always Dewayne. Keep up the good work.

[@jb7707]

Had a horse cut up their nose so bad it required a vet visit while in a stall. A stall we thought was "child safe" (meaning no sharp stuff not that it was used to detain children). Turns out the clip holding his feed bucket wasn't safe enough.

[@kellywalker8407]

@@jb7707Friggin horses. Gotta love em tho....lol

[@cory2146]

This is just what I was looking for thanks

[@bryanfox2735]

One thing I do know is it’s better to ask a stupid question then to do something stupid!!! 🇺🇸💪

[@MrHercules222]

Here in Iowa, it's getting harder and harder to judge a farmer, but that's an argument for another day. I put in all smooth twisted wire, or "barbless cable" and I really like it, but I do have one old gelding who will lean on it and break it down if I don't keep a hot wire on top.

[@davebrooks2942]

Welcome to Tennessee friend🤠

[@dirtjet2984]

Beautiful truck

[@JulianaBlewett]

The smarter a person is, the less they think they know. The less intelligent a person is, the more they think they know. Dunning-Kreuger effect in motion. I know the riding foundations my trainer taught me. Am I an expert? Oh, lord no. It just helps me keep safe. There's tons more to learn.

[@dustynjones2335]

Love these videos you post When I set Down to watch them I feel like I’m sitting right next to you in person. Be great to do some cowboy bedroll camping on this channel

[@liquid5nake]

I support you man I like what your doing

[@kevinhoelzeman1032]

Great video man. Love how simple it is.

[@douglaschaney7487]

I have always told my, 'I know, I know kids', " Don't live your lives by what you think you know, do the research, study and get an education, ask questions." That was a spot on nugget. You're going to have a LOT of coiled up wire after you pull down four acres of five wire fence. Just sayin'. See the beard is coming back too.

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

Man thats the truth about people thinking they know everything. I do a little wild plants teaching on my channel and you can bet somebody points out if they do things a different way. I got scolded this week about a video from 2 years ago that canning and sealing jars was 2 different things lol i just said yes mam

[@Livefreejeeper]

Love the nugget. Very true.

[@warrenwieske]

Firstly, loved the nugget. Very true! A man (or woman), who knows what they don’t know is a formidable person. Secondly, when you feel it’s the right time could you do a tour video of the farm. I’d love to have a look around and I’m sure others on the channel would as well. And thirdly, is that a beard I see growing back?? 😏

[@warrenwieske]

Farm…you can tell I’m not an American can’t you!! I meant ranch…

[@artemisiagentileschi2400]

I used to tell my kids whenever they thought they knew it all, to write a book & it will be a best seller, because when they get older, they won't know a thing...lol

[@dandelion4501]

I love your videos. You are always the gentleman! I have a little question if you don’t mind and have time for maybe next time. What do you recommend doing with the pulled staples? I watch every one you send out and have learned so much. Thank you!

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

It’s good to hang on to the staples. You never know when you might need them

[@leealexander3507]

I have a six and a half foot high welded steel pole fencing for my arabian stallion. I had to add another foot in hight on one side because whoever designed the place to begin with put the stallion paddocks next to each other with no space between and sometimes a horse will end up in there that he doesn't like.

[@laughingdog6010]

I remember doctoring horses that got cut up on barbed wire when I was young. Horses have a way of hurting themselves, Murphy’s law applies especially with horses. I wonder how hot wire would work out on a limited budget?

[@kimmer2799]

Very wisely said!

[@lonnymonday7087]

Thanks for the nugget

[@aladdinkayqubad1645]

Thank you, Professor!!!!!!

[@emersontayten]

Nice spread man. Beautiful. Congratulations! I'll be in your first class. 813 area code but in Savannah. If you need a free day of labor in the next few weeks, hit me up and my buddy and I can shoot over and lend a hand.

[@andrebeauchamp5242]

Thank you Sir 👍

[@itsapittie]

I've read that horses' vision isn't good enough to see a strand of wire. My horses have always quickly figured out where the fence was but I have wondered if it would be useful to run something like an uncharged strip of 2"-3" wide white electrical tape along the fence. It seems it might be helpful for horses newly introduced to the pasture. I'm afoot at present but I thought I might do it next time I build a paddock. Obviously it would increase the cost of the fence a bit, but other than that is there any reason this is a bad idea?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

You can buy a really cheap roll of surveyors tape, and cut strips of that off and tie a little flags to the wire around the pasture every several feet. Then they can see the flags. That was a very good question.

[@LionHeart0808]

Dewayne, what kind of fence do you recommend if you are going to have a multi species pasture. Say you are going to have horses, cattle and sheep grazing in the same pastures at the same time and/or different times during the year?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

As I have indicated in past videos, I’m not comfortable with barbed wire or woven fence panels for horses. I suppose if I was going to build a fence for horses, cattle and sheep I would build five strands of twisted smooth wire for the hot wire running around on the inside about a third of the way up from the bottom. I have no experience with sheep, but I believe this would take care of the sheep as well.

[@elderhollowfarm7043]

Why the twisted 2 wire? How is it different than high tensile? I’m fencing 25 acres for my 9 horses. 1 mule, 2 minis, 1 pony, qtrs, a walker and an appy. The minis can get through most anything and the mule can hop over. I’m using electric rope for now but am trying to get something permanent and better for them. 2 ply High tensile Woven wire with electric on the inside? Without much help either.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Greetings from Portugal, let's have it!

[@lauraalbertson7821]

P. S. And 7 Kids later 😳. Pretty incredible!

[@brianspurrell3348]

My grand father always said "If your going to do something do it right or don't do it at all" I know you are going to doit right.

[@finngamesknudson1457]

What do you use on multipurpose fields? Do you set aside plots exclusively for horses, cattle, goats and sheep or can you mix them? You said you recommend woven wire for goats and sheep but not for horses. Is woven wire dangerous for horses somehow or is it cost consideration?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Woven wire can be dangerous for horses. They tend to stand along next to a fence especially if there’s a shade tree, and stamp at flies while half-asleep. Sometimes they stomp down through those holes in the fence and get hung up. Im actually showing this and a addressing that in the very next video I’m fixing to put up here in 2 or 3 days.

[@finngamesknudson1457]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool - Yikes. I’m guessing that could easily result in a broken leg and putting the animal down. Thank for the tip - you may have just saved lives. Looking forward to your next video.

[@artemisiagentileschi2400]

@@finngamesknudson1457 yes. and deeply cut up pasterns.

[@shaunroberts9361]

Duane you are right about that.... A specially so called HORSE TRAINERS. They no it all.

[@christyhall4946]

We are planning our horse fence and have Great Pyrenees also. We were going to fence through our woods as well as pasture to keep them in. Will horses even go into the woods though? Is it worth doing this?

[@jaywatson5463]

Only one disagreement. When I lived in Georgia, a straight fence wasn't a problem. Here in Northern Arizona, impossible. Neat and tidy is not impossible but difficult. Between the volcanic rock, from tiny to giant borders and the layer of caleche, extremely hard packed calcium from when it was an inland sea, driving posts in a straight line and evenly spaced is impossible. We do our best but the land has its own ideas. But I get your point. 👍

[@beeamerica5024]

The more I get to know people the more I like my dog Mark Twain

[@robvernachio8290]

Need any help. Im up in sevierville & have fence pliers ready to travel

[@qalyfnbr8795]

what is you favorite type of cigar?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

I prefer a darker, richer cigar. Usually a maduro or similar. I like a Partegus black label, or a Perdomo Maduro. But at the same time, I do have a charter Oak Connecticut shade quite often.

[@qalyfnbr8795]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool ok thank you

[@chrisquatrano8195]

What kind of knife do you carry

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Buck 110

[@LVDieselRepair]

Do you like swisher cigars? Or have you never tried one?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

I smoked a few many years ago, but I don’t now. Haven’t in a long, long time.

[@LVDieselRepair]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool ah ok.

[@victorinedempsey3969]

09:20 You can't know something until you know that you don't know. Until you don't know, you will never know None of us know everything. There is a hole in your knowledge and education. Only God knows it all. Stay teachable.

[@tedcoombs9258]

The only thing I know for sure is any time I work with barbwire sooner or later I will be leaking.

[@ronaldharmon9891]

"I might get leg cramps and drown" 🤣

[@honkytonk3581]

This is real school

[@KQwest98]

“You cannot teach the willfully ignorant”

[@drgnner6028]

👍

[@bobanmilosevic3897]

👍🙂

[@victorinedempsey3969]

You can judge a farm by its fences

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@johncolquhoun6416]

You no what you no and you don't no much about thing you don't no. So if you don't no much about what you don't you should really listen to them that no about thing you don't. You no.

[@dandelion4501]

Ha ha!!

[@johnjacobs4207]

What I do know is horses and fencing

[@bigfish7334]

I don’t know much about anything but a little about everything.😁 I don’t live far from you give a email or way to get in contact with you we’ll have a cigar and I can lend you a hand with some fence work free of charge except a few wisdom nuggets from you of course!!!! PS I smoke Partagas black label as well I’ll bring the cigars.

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

You can email me at drycreekwrangler.com

[@keithsmiley5896]

I just recently discovered Partagas Black Labels, courtesy of this channel. Fantastic cigar all they way through - definitely in my top 3! Too bad I'm on the west coast or I'd join in on the fence work.

[@paulhagstrom583]

The more I learn the more I realize how little I know.

[@Skankhunt-uf4nd]

Do you need workers

[@michealsmith28]

Electric wire this is fascinating we live in the inner city we've never even seen , a real life animal are you making mother work something wrong with you